Duties and responsibilities include the following:

· Work with teaching team in all activities, including but not limited to: housekeeping, diapering, toilet training and meal service and record keeping

· Share responsibility in the preparation of Daily Plans and the preparation of teaching materials

· Conduct daily small-group activities for an assigned group of children, sharing responsibility for large-group activities and using appropriate adult/child interactions strategies with all children

· Assume responsibility for a classroom at any given time

· Collects required anecdotes and information for required ongoing assessments

· Observe and/or participate in parent-teacher conferences

· Provide coverage for breaks for other staff members

· Supervise daily lunch and playground activities

· Promote individualized attention for children by freeing teachers from routine duties

Specific Qualifications and Requirements:

• Must have experience with young children and be willing to have background checks

· Must be 18

• Ability to support active children, and children with varied learning styles and needs

• Ability to communicate with coworkers and parents regularly, openly, and professionally

• Experience with or readiness to learn and adopt a Positive Discipline approach.

• Able to lift up to 40 pounds and able to spend long periods of time standing.